- College basketball players Haley and Hanna Cavinder strongly criticized an article that highlighted their success with NIL.
- The Free Press published the article, referring to the twins as the “‘Hot Girl’ Problem” of the NCAA.
- In response, the Cavinders tweeted that the piece was “sexist” and demeaned their athletic and business accomplishments.
Two prominent college athletes are denouncing a “sexist” article written about their success in the Name, Image, and Likeness space.
Haley and Hanna Cavinder, twin basketball players who played a vital role in the Miami Hurricanes’ Elite Eight run in the NCAA tournament, criticized an article in The Free Press that referred to them as the “‘Hot Girl’ Problem” of college sports now that athletes can earn money from their personal brand.
In a tweet shared on Tuesday night, Hanna expressed disappointment with the article, asserting that it undermined their athletic and business achievements and perpetuated the notion that women can only succeed if they are attractive.
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The Cavinders, who were interviewed for the article, believe that it misrepresented their approach to brand-building and downplayed their hard work. They also expressed a desire to support news outlets led by women.
Hanna stated, “We are disappointed and disgusted by this journalism practice and blatant sexist trope. We aim to inspire young women to pursue their dreams, work hard, and think big. Unfortunately, we now have to defend them against men who reduce their potential to physical appearance.”
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In the article, the Cavinders acknowledge their privilege as white, blonde women in sports. Hanna recognizes that they don’t face the same challenges as other women, but finds it unfortunate. However, the twins criticized the author, Ethan Strauss, for excessively focusing on their physical appearance during the interview and disregarding their work ethic.
The article sparked backlash online, with Amanda Christovich, a reporter for Front Office Sports, leading the charge in a viral Twitter thread. Christovich argued that instead of singling out the Cavinders and other athletes for capitalizing on their looks, society should address the issues these athletes navigate.
Strauss has not yet responded to Insider’s request for comment.
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